October 10, 2011, marks the 100th anniversary of the Wuchang Uprising, which led to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishement of the Republic of China.l
Australia: at 83, Lloyd Pouton Makes 40th Climb Up Sydney Bridge
An 83 year old has climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge for the 40th time and plans to do so again on his 84th birthday.
Air Pollution: Top 10 Cities in the World for Dirty Air
The World Health Organization has ranked the world's cities for air pollution, and the top 10 llist included seven in Asia and three in Africa.
Hong Kong: Tsai Hang Village Has Some New Twists on Hairy Crabs
It is hairy crab season, and Tsui Hang Village Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong have come up with some creative new dishes.
Bali: Garuda Indonesia Launches Daily Flights from Hong Kong
Garuda has launched daily flights from Hong Kong to Bali and doubled service from Hong Kong to Jakarta.
Los Angeles: Crime Scene Investigation Tours
Starline Tours has launched tours of crime scenes in Los Angeles.
Berlin: Top Five Reasons to Visit This Fall
There are five good reasons to visit Berlin this fall.
Asia: Top 10 Budget Airlines, Cebu Pacific Moves into 3rd Place
Top 10 budget carriers in Asia; Air Asia, Jetstar, and Cebu Pacific top the list of SmartTravel Asia's 2011 poll.
Phuket: Paresa Offers US$8,888 Diamond Studded Mooncakes!
Paresa, a resort in Phuket, Thailand, is offering Gold and Diamond Moon Cakes priced at US$8,888 for the Mid Autumn Festival this year.
North Korea: Tours to Mark Great Leader’s 100th Birthday
A travel agency is organizing tours to North Korea to coincide with the 100th birthday celebrations of Kim Il Song, the country's eternal president and founder.